CYA Soccer Program Information Season 2016‐17 Agenda • Introduction • Program Overview • US Soccer Mandates • VDA – US Soccer Development Academy • Competitions Overview • Training Approach • Travel Program Outline Questions • Please send any questions to: [email protected] Program Overview Program Overview Program Highlights • Formation of VDA and Acceptance to US Soccer • Recreational Program Development Academy – Continued Coaching Education in the Bantam program • Acceptance into the National Premier League – Offered free clinics in several elementary – U12 boys and U16 boys won their division in schools our first season. – Specific developmental programs offered for – Club finished in the Top 5 in the first season all age groups of participation. – Creation of new specific curriculums for U5- – 30 players invited to District PDP. U10 – 22 players invited to State PDP. • Travel Program • Acceptance into the Super Y League – Tryout record attendance. Over 900 players – 4 teams (Girls: U13, U14 and U16 & Boys U12) attended. qualified for the SYL North American Finals – Grew to over 50 travel teams with 1 team reaching the final and another – 3 teams were State Cup finalists team the semifinals. – 2 teams were State Cup semifinalists – 3 players named to the best XI for the Region – 28 CYA teams were tournament champions or – 6 players named to the North American All finalists Teams. – 9 players were selected for International – 64 players invited to the Regional Scouted tournament in Portugal Series – 44 players attended camp with former Real • Other Madrid Coach – Implemented new scholarship program – 8 players invited to National Training Centers – Multiple coaches obtained a higher coaching – 1 Player selected for U17 Peruvian National license Team – Record attendance to CYA Academy programs – Addition of 6 new turf fields Organizational Structure Soccer Chairman Mark Smith Administration Technical Director Oscar Feilu Operations April Day Webmaster / Administration Player Nike Liaison Rich DOC U5‐U10 DOC U11‐U18 Travel Development Recreation Matt Marshall Schwarzkopf Jane Dawber Neal Rei Paul Barboza Dylan Sutherland Field Travel Referees Development Alan Liotta ODSL Bantams Dylan Sutherland AGC AGC Melissa Lottchea Waleed Zaghloul DC United Field Scheduling Liaison Phil Yanchulis WAGS Juniors Stuart Flower Head Coaches Head Coaches Paul Barboza Andy Birch Quartermaster Rules & NCSL Seniors/SFL Charlie Discipline Zimmermam Alan Liotta Trainers Trainers Heidi Howser Chris Roberts All Stars Accountant Registrar Rich Susan Gibbs Cindy Aune Schwarzkopf CYA Soccer Committee • Vehicle for the soccer leadership to communicate, make decisions, and operate the program • Members: – Mark Smith (Soccer Chairman) - Oscar Feliu (Technical) – Paul Barboza(Travel Division) - Tung Dao (Treasurer) – Waleed Zaghloul (Bantam Division) - Phil Yanchulis (Fields/Refs) – Andy Birch (Junior Division) – Chris Roberts (Senior Division) – Charlie Zimmermam (Equipment) • CYA Big Board & Staff Observers – Ralph Wills (President CYA) – Rich Schwarzkopf (CYA Board) – Mark Abbott (CYA Exec Director) United States Soccer Federation Mandates US Soccer Governing Bodies US Soccer Mandates 1. Calendar Year Mandate 2. Small Sided Games Mandate US Soccer Mandates • United States Soccer Federation: governing body for the sport of soccer in the United States, announced mandated changes designed to improve player development across the country 1. Restructure of small‐sided game formats 2. Changing the age groups from 8/1‐7/31 to calendar birth year • Soccer associations including USYS and USCS voted to implement changing the age groups from school year to calendar year by Fall 2016. Again this is across the country • Restructure of Small‐sided game formats implemented in Fall 2017 Calendar Birth Year ‐ Recreational • Purpose: The recreational soccer program is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of soccer players without the emphasis on travel or high level competition. The purpose of recreational soccer is to provide an opportunity for the participants to have fun, learn the sport, and develop life skills including a life long love of the game • Primary Objectives – Fun! It is critical that players involved in youth soccer enjoy the game in which they are playing. The organization must instill a passion and enjoyment in the game, particularly how players perceive their coach(es) and interact with them – Development: A necessary element to support fun, without it training and games get stale because there is no improvement – Life skills: In our case taught through the sport of soccer Calendar Birth Year ‐ Recreational • Discussions are being held internally in regards to the Recreational program • CYA’s intention is to keep the school birth year registration system for our Recreational Program as we believe it is the best match for the program objectives and the social aspect of Recreational Soccer. – FUN! – Development! – Life Skills! • This path would pose some challenges that would require further discussion and monitoring during the 2016‐17 season • Clubs in Northern Virginia will be implementing similar plans • SFL announced its intentions to transition to birth year in 2017‐18. The league will vote this month regarding 2016‐17 season Calendar Birth Year –All Star • Changes do not affect Spring 2016. All‐Star teams roster will follow current school year • We will need further discussion on implementation after Spring 2016 as it may be necessary to implement All‐Stars teams by calendar year starting Fall 2016. • We will communicate final decision well in advance of Fall 2016 Calendar Birth Year ‐ Travel HONORING THE BEAUTIFUL GAME Mission To provide the highest quality learning environment in the greater Metro DC area for any level of player. We focus on developing and motivating our players to achieve their maximum potential as athletes, and as people. Vision Our vision is to: – Create skilled and very smart soccer players – Create players who are willing to play and give everything for the team – Include the following as developmental components for each player: ethics/habits, technical, tactical, physical and psychosocial Calendar Birth Year ‐ Travel • CYA Travel Program will adopt calendar year birth registration in the 2016-17 season. Spring 2016 season remains unchanged • The Birth Year mandate will reclassify age groups, and thus the placement of players on teams; – Players born Aug-Dec: “Move up two age groups” – Players born Jan-July: “Move up one age group” • Age groups are redefined. Players moving up two age groups are not losing a year of soccer as they will be U19 in 12th grade – Current older players on each age group will become youngest and vice-versa – 2004-2007 are losing 1 year of small sided play but gain 1 year of 11v11 • Club approach philosophy focused on long term development • Pre-Travel Program will be by Calendar Year. No changes for Spring 2016 Calendar Birth Year: 2016‐17 Age groups Calendar Birth Year –Travel Timeline – Fall –Winter Season: Internal discussions between technical staff and evaluation of current pool of players by age group – March 10th: Town Hall Meeting & Announcement of implementation – March 14th: FAQ document released – March 14th: Travel Coaches Meeting – March 28th: ID Sessions announced for 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000 & 1999‐98 Age groups – March 28th‐Spring Season: Travel Academy conducted by calendar year (2007‐2006‐2005‐2004) * The current U12 players that are born in 2003 will stay with the 2004 group for Travel Academy – April 11th: Tryout dates & coaches assignments officially announced Calendar Birth Year –Travel Tryouts • Tryouts: Estimated Teams per Age Group / Gender – U9 2008 = 3 or 4 teams – U10 2007 = 3 or 4 teams – U11 2006 = 3 teams (VDA Pre-Academy Team for Boys) – U12 2005 = 3 teams (VDA Pre-Academy Team for Boys) – U13 2004 = 3 teams – U14 2003 = 3 teams – U15 2002 = 3 teams – U16 2001 = 3 teams – U17 2000 = 2 teams – U19 1999 / 98 = 2 teams • All teams will have a home: No teams are disappearing or being cut out • Additionally 1 VDA team on each 2004, 2003 and 2002 Boys age groups Calendar Birth Year –Travel Tryouts • Tryouts will be held in May / June. Dates announced on April 11th • Calendar Birth Year changes will create more movement of players between teams; – Different age group – Different team level • Goal is to place players on appropriate level to enhance their development • Players can tryout for an older age group but we will only recommend it when it is of a clear benefit for the player’s development. Decisions will be made based on talent – Players should only play up if they are above the level of the Purple team on their age group and/or are able to excel in older age group • Playing down is not permitted Calendar Birth Year –Travel Coaches • A lot of players will have a new coach. We understand the concerns that change brings but parents should focus on the positives – Focusing on the positives will make transition easier – All of our coaches follow our training curriculum to ensure that all our players are in the same path. Coaches are evaluated/guided by TD, DoC’s and tryout committee – All of our coaches work together for the benefit of each player and the club. • Needs of the player above all else – New Coach = New Learning Opportunities – Similar to school model – Players know majority of coaches from Travel Academy or Super Y League play – Players will make new friends and retain old ones • Size of club, depth of staff and our program philosophy allows us to be better prepared for mandates • Players will be able to play in the level appropriate for them and receive top coaching • Coach placement determined by TD and DoC’s to enhance player development by placing the most suitable coaches for each age group/team. – Current player pools are also being considered to minimize impact of changes Calendar Birth Year –Travel Coaches What to expect from a CYA coach? – Open – Honest – Positive – Enthusiastic – Organized – Patient – Motivator – Team Player Calendar Birth Year –Travel Other Considerations • High School Seniors – U18 / U19 will combine and participate in the appropriate league as U19.